IT Network Administrator
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Job description
The IT Network Administrator supports the operation, monitoring, and maintenance of the organization's enterprise network infrastructure in a 24/7 operational environment. This role focuses on day-to-day network administration, troubleshooting, and support activities under the direction of senior network and cybersecurity staff. The Network Administrator helps ensure network availability, performance, and security while gaining experience in enterprise and regulated environments., The essential function of the IT Network Administrator includes but not limited to:
- Assists with the administration and support of enterprise network infrastructure, including switches, routers, firewalls, and wireless networks.
- Monitors network performance, availability, and connectivity issues and escalate concerns as appropriate.
- Performs routine network maintenance tasks, including configuration changes approved by senior staff.
- Troubleshoots and resolves network connectivity and performance issues affecting users, systems, and applications.
- Assists with firewall rule changes, VPN support, and access requests under established procedures.
- Replaces or assists with replacing faulty network hardware components as needed.
- Participates in network monitoring, logging, and alert reviews.
- Assists with disaster recovery, failover, and recovery activities when required.
- Maintains network documentation, diagrams, and operational procedures.
- Works with systems administrators, cybersecurity staff, vendors, and other IT teams to support operational needs.
- Provides after-hours or on-call support as required.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Requirements
Associate or bachelor's degree in information technology, Networking, or a related field preferred, or equivalent work experience. 2-4 years of experience supporting enterprise network environments or IT infrastructure. Experience in regulated, high-availability, or 24/7 environments preferred., * Working knowledge of networking fundamentals, including switching, routing, and basic firewall concepts.
- Familiarity with network monitoring tools and troubleshooting methodologies.
- Basic understanding of the OSI model and common network protocols.
- Ability to follow change management and security procedures.
- Ability to create and maintain basic network documentation and diagrams.
- Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills.
- Ability to communicate technical information clearly to technical and non-technical users.
- Willingness to learn enterprise networking, security practices, and operational standards.
Must be at least 21 and older and have the ability to obtain and retain a Washington State Class III Gaming License; and successfully pass a pre-employment drug screen.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
The physical demands described herein are representative of those that must be met by a team member to successfully perform the essential functions of this position.
While performing the duties of this position, the team members frequently require to stand, walk, use hands to finger; handle; feel; or grip objects, stretch and/or reach with hands and arms; stoop; crouch or work in cramped or awkward positions; repetitive motions. This person may regularly lift and/or move up to 30+ pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust to focus.